A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2367334 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2368721 epoch_slot_no: 14321 block_no: 2367223 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1718 time: 2019-03-26 05:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa95fc785e734cbe0d7c0b4a845f2df8627fe924ace5e1fbed7158916a891871cBlock Operator
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